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radio-sweden3d ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: What you need to know about the measles outbreak in Sweden

This week, a measles outbreak spread to several parts of Sweden. We look at what happened, who is most at risk, and what to do if you're unsure whether you've been vaccinated. And: we look at what the latest opinion polls can tell us as Sweden’s election campaign gets underway, and we catch up with one of Swedish Radio’s US correspondents after his first year reporting from Austin, Texas.

radio-sweden10d ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Brexit deportations land Sweden in the headlines

Two more British citizens who've lived in Sweden for decades are facing deportation, as a result of changed residency requirements after Brexit. We hear from Joyce Thomas, 78, one of those who's been told to leave Sweden, as well as Carl Mason whose elderly father George is also facing deportation — despite needing round-the-clock dementia care. Also: Sweden's new citizenship test on civic knowledge will be taken for the first time this weekend, but while anyone who fails will get another go...

radio-sweden17d ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Sweden signs deal to export prisoners

We hear the latest on the agreement to export prisoners from Sweden to Estonia. Also, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the Radio Sweden's exclusive party leader interviews in English and hear where the Swedish Football Association stands on the chaos surrounding Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Finally we head to the Old Town in Stockholm to find out what visitors think of Sweden. Presenters: Dave Russell and Liv Lewitschnik. Producer: Kris Boswell.

radio-sweden24d ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Boat accident sees two dead and two rescued

We hear the latest on the boat accident that happened earlier in the week outside Gothenburg in which two people were killed and a further two hospitalised. Also, we take a closer look at what measures can be taken to improve e-scooter safety after the Swedish Transport Agency announced that they will review the current legislation. And Stockholm Pride is on this week, culminating with the Pride Parade running through the city centre tomorrow. Presenters: Dave Russell and Maya Naylor. Produc...

radio-sweden1mo ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Minister concerned over effect of migration policies

Why is Ebba Busch concerned with the effect of her government's immigration policies? We spoke to the Deputy Prime Minister to find out. We also hear why the US is plummeting in popularity in Sweden and why China might be on the rise, we visit a Stockholm sauna that people are visiting despite the mid-July summer heat, and look at an experimental method to mitigate the algal blooms in lakes that have been troubling many people in Sweden this summer. Presenters: Michael Walsh and Samuel Willi...

radio-sweden1mo ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: What the Iran war might mean for Sweden

How could the once again escalating conflict between Iran and the US impact us here in Sweden? We speak to Iran expert Rouzbeh Parsi to hear about the economic and security implications. We also look at new research into PFAS chemicals in Swedish groundwater, hear why some tourism businesses on Gotland are worried about fewer campers this summer, and visit Stockholm's popular garden allotments where the wait for a plot can be decades-long. Presenters: Samuel Williams and Babak Parham Produce...

radio-sweden1mo ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Tension, relief and a landmark deal for Sweden at Nato summit

A huge Saab deal was announced at the Nato summit in Ankara this week, but ahead of the main meeting on Wednesday, tensions were high between Trump and Europe. And: We hear from one of the almost 3,000 people who have had their citizenship applications rejected in June, after tougher eligibility rules came into force. Also: We head to Slussen in Stockholm to find out how the city of Stockholm is working towards climate-adapting the city. Plus: We hear about the governing four-party coalition...

radio-sweden1mo ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Election fever hits Sweden

This week we hear what's been going down at Almedalen on the island of Gotland, the location for Sweden's biggest annual political gathering. Swedish Radio News political commentator Helena Gissén highlights the week's biggest talking points, and Parisa Höglund, host of Swedish Radio's politics podcast Det politiska spelet, discusses some of the more unconventional parties registered for the elections this September. And: We visit Solna to see how local politics can reshape a community. Plus...

radio-sweden2mo ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: A Swedish Midsummer

We hear about Sweden's much loved Midsummer traditions. Also, how an international theft ring was uncovered after a stolen quad bike with a hidden GPS transmitter in Leksand was tracked all the way to Poland. Plus: SVT's Fouad Youcefi on first time voters and their key role in the elections this September. Presented by Kris Boswell and Dave Russell

radio-sweden1mo ago

Radio Sweden Weekly: Citizenship test on Sweden's society all booked out — but what happens if you fail?

The 1,000 spots available for Sweden's new citizenship test on civic knowledge have been filled, but it seems like the Swedish language portion may face further delays. And: A Swedish court orders tech giant Google to pay SEK 14 billion in damages to the price comparison website Pricerunner. Swedish Radio News tech reporter Sven Carlsson explains what it's all about. Also: The Cosmos local football team in Östersund talks about their battle against the racism directed at their players, both ...